ncaab Game Recap
Denver Pioneers vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recap - Denver Wins 81-79
North Dakota was burned for 32 points by KJ Hunt on Thursday as Denver picked up a 81-79 win at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.
Denver was the ATS victor, as they covered the -1.5-point spread as a favorite.
Jordan Johnson had 12 points for Denver and Touko Tainamo chipped in with 8 points. KJ Hunt had 4 assists for them, while Touko Tainamo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
North Dakota got 22 points from Paul Bruns in a losing cause and another 11 points from Brady Danielson. Reid Grant contributed 7 assists for them, while Matt Norman had 6 rebounds.
Denver was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Denver as they grabbed 37 boards, while North Dakota only had 35
Denver heads into a battle against North Dakota State. North Dakota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Nebraska-Omaha.